Headgear, Orthodontic

Pressure alopecia is a form of nonscarring hair loss that occurs because of chronic pressure. This article reports the appearance… Expand

 

Although the epidemiology and mechanics of concussion in sports have been investigated for many years, the biomechanical factors… Expand

ORTHODONTIC' THERAPY can be a time-consuming, costly and sometimes stressful procedure for both the orthodontist and the patient… Expand

To the Editor: Intraocular infection (endophthalmitis) is a serious risk after a penetrating injury to the eye and may result in… Expand

Protraction headgears are commonly used in the treatment of Class III malocclusion characterized by maxillary retrognathism. The… Expand

D i s e n g a g e m e n t of extraoral traction (headgear) may cause a variety of injuries to the eyes, eyelids, nose, and… Expand

: Sixty-six growing Class II, division 1 patients were treated with a headgear-reactivator combination. The appliance included a… Expand

A case report of a severe penetrating ocular injury, which resulted in the loss of the injured eye, following dislocation of a… Expand

Dislocation of extraoral orthodontic tractional devices (headgear) resulted in penetrating ocular injuries in three eyes of two… Expand